SWEPCO 121 Tri-Plex Universal Grease

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Not expected to present a significant health hazard upon short term exposure. May cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis. May be harmful if swallowed. Product is combustible but will not readily ignite. NFPA Health 1 Flammability 1 Instability 0 WHMIS D2B - Other Toxic Appearance Red Physical State Grease Odor Petroleum distillates

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact. Eye contact.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Skin Avoid prolonged and/or repeated contact with skin. Prolonged and/or repeated contact with this material may produce skin irritation or inflammation. Personnel with pre-existing skin disorders should avoid contact with this product. Eyes Contact with eyes may cause irritation. Inhalation Not an expected route of exposure. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a likely route of exposure. Low order of acute oral toxicity, but minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death. Carcinogenic Effects Carcinogenic effect of the complete mixture has not been evaluated. Information on individual ingredients which may have carcinogenic effects, if any, will be found in Section 3 & 11.

Potential chronic health

Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to petroleum based products with liver, kidney, brain and nervous system damage. There is, however, no reported human evidence that these effects occur when exposure is maintained below OSHA and ACGIH limits

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

No information available. See Section 11 for additional toxicological information. See Section 12 for ecological information.